In a decisive move to strengthen power reliability across the Ashanti Region, the Electricity Company of Ghana’s Ashanti Sub-Transmission team has embarked on a comprehensive defect correction exercise on key transmission lines.
The exercise forms part of ECG’s core mandate to restore the power system to its original integrity and ensure optimum performance of its transmission assets. By addressing abnormalities and technical weaknesses along the lines, the Company aims to minimize unplanned outages and enhance the overall stability of supply to homes, businesses, and industries in the region.
This maintenance initiative follows a directive from the Managing Director, Ing. Kwame Kpekpena, during his recent working visit to the Ashanti Region. He tasked the team to intensify maintenance and reliability-focused interventions that will guarantee uninterrupted and quality power delivery to customers.
The defect correction activities included tightening loose fittings, replacing damaged insulators, clearing vegetation along the right-of-way, and rectifying conductor sags identified during line patrols. These corrective works not only enhance the mechanical strength of the network but also prevent possible flashovers, tripping, and system losses.
Speaking on the exercise, Ing. James Mensah Yevunya, Network Maintenance Manager, Ashanti Sub T, noted that the intervention is part of a broader reliability improvement plan:
“Our goal is to ensure that the transmission system operates safely and efficiently. By correcting these defects, we are restoring the integrity of our lines and securing the power backbone that feeds the region,” he said.
Beyond the technical outcomes, the exercise underscores ECG’s proactive commitment to preventive maintenance—a key factor in delivering consistent power to support Ashanti’s growing economic and industrial activities.
ECG continues to demonstrate its readiness to sustain supply reliability, protect assets, and ensure that customers experience the true value of reliable electricity across the Ashanti Region to support livelihoods, drive innovation, and light up progress.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
